Diabetes occurs when the body cannot effectively manage blood sugar levels. In the UK around 4.7 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and this number is widely expected to surpass 5.5 million by the start of the next decade if things don’t change. However, exercise therapy can help ...

If you have ever performed high-intensity eccentric exercises, soreness and stiffness (DOMS) after the workout might not be anything new to you. However, the pain can sometimes be severe enough that it might affect your sleeping and daily performance in other areas of life. Read on for DOMS: 4 Ways ...

A wetsuit is an 'armour' or protective layer often used by divers, surfers, and swimmers to enable underwater activities at any time of the year. However, choosing the perfect thickness and temperature rating becomes challenging for most people. Do you want to have a fun time staying underwater? ...

Keeping a decent amount of variety in your exercise routine is not only helpful when it comes to boredom and staying motivated, but it also helps to create a more balanced and well-rounded physique while making sure you are targeting all your major muscle groups. Starting and getting better in ...

When you’re trying to boost your fitness, whether it be in terms of strength, endurance or sporting performance, it’s easy to solely focus on the intake of macronutrients. Protein, carbs and fibre, for example, tend to get the limelight. Micronutrients however, which are mostly vitamins and ...

Here’s some brief history: I started competitive swimming at a young age, reached National level and then stopped just before starting university. When I reached my second year however, my mental health deteriorated and I became fixated on comparing myself to the athlete that I was before, ...

As summer comes to an end, it’s easy to let dejection creep in. The sun is setting earlier, the temperature is dropping, and you know that fall is right around the corner—not to mention winter. That’s all the more reason to squeeze in every moment of sunlight, fun, and joy you can before it becomes ...

Time isn’t always kind to our bodies and minds, and aging comes with its own obstacles. However, adopting healthy habits early can help you live your best life in your retirement years. Whether you are a senior yourself or you’re looking for ways to help your elderly loved ones feel and live ...

‘Strength Training’ sounded a little intimidating to me before I started my training. Heavy weights were supposed to be a man’s thing, but then that all changed for me when I watched the 2016 Rio Olympic Games - specifically the Women's Weightlifting (58kg category). I was in awe of each and every ...

Health experts generally agree that exercise is medicine. In fact, exercising (running, to be precise) for about 30 minutes at least five times per week is far more beneficial to your health than taking any prescription pills. In 2017 alone close to 60 million people in the United States ...